Solid Ground is dedicated to achieving a just and caring community free from poverty, prejudice and neglect by: 1) Developing and providing creative, comprehensive and effective responses to our community's needs; 2) Offering quality human services in a manner that promotes dignity; 3) Advocating for public policies and private initiatives that give all people equal opportunities and resources; and 4) Supporting the efforts of others who share our vision of community.

Description:
Each year, more than 25,000 low-income families rely on Solid Ground's 30 programs for creative, effective responses to some of their most basic human needs. We serve the homeless, the hungry, the unemployed, kids struggling to learn to read, youth at risk of or involved with violence, the isolated, the elderly, and people living with disabilities - helping ALL work toward greater self-sufficiency. Volunteers can be involved in any of the following projects: growing vegetables for food bank donations; sorting, packaging, and distributing food to low-income clients; providing homework and reading assistance to school-aged children; assisting with group and/or intergenerational activities for seniors and adults with disabilities; joining our board of directors and much more. Compassion and respect for all people are our highest values.

History:
Solid Ground was established in 1974 as the Fremont Public Association to address poverty in Seattle's north end and has since then grown from a small nonprofit organization to a large family of programs collaborating with other community groups throughout Seattle and King County.

Contact person: Kelly Ward, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 694-6777

Address:

1501 N 45th St Seattle, WA 98103 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.solid-ground.org

Directions:

Take I-5 to the 45th St./50th St. exit #169. Head west on 45th St.Our building is on the left (south) side of the street, directly across from Sun Dry Cleaners on the corner of 45th & Woodlawn.   Nearest Bus Stop: #16, 44, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes